6 Poets You Need To Read Right Now

Like many others, I connect to all types of poetry and it's often my go-to in times of sadness, stress, confusion, or just to plain relax. There are a million different amazing poets in the world, many I've never even heard of.

However over the years, I've developed some favorites that I've decided to share, and highly recommend you read ASAP.

1. Rupi Kaur

Rupi Kaur is my all-time favorite poet. She writes about hurting, healing, loving, self-empowerment, and self-discovery. She has released two collections, Milk and Honey and The Sun and Her Flowers, and she also performed a TED X talk performing one of her poems.

2. Sierra Demulder

I actually had the privilege to meet and experience one of Sierra's performance's after two long years of attempts to arrange a performance at my high school. She grew up in my small hometown and writes about the struggles of life from her own perspective and from the perspective of others with both humorous and serious pieces. Her latest collection, Today Means Amen, came out fairly recently.

3. R.M Drake

I discovered r.m Drake on the Instagram discovery page by accident one day. Both a poet and an author, with recent publications of Gravity and Moon Theory, he writes a lot about love and self-discovery. He is a very positive writer and has really great reads.

4. Sarah Kay

Sarah Kay, with the help of Phil Kaye, created the organization Project Voice. This group of poets travel around the globe and perform as well as teach workshops to high schools or colleges. Sarah Kay has more slam poetry than actual poems, and is very interesting to watch/listen to.

5. Phil Kaye

Phil Kaye is the other half of the founders of Project Voice, and he and Sarah met by accident. People either think the two are related or together, which they often joke about in their performances together. He, like Sarah, is also a primarily spoken word poet.

6. R. H. Sin

R.H. Sin is a man who writes about women empowerment and for those who may have been broken by men. He has many different pieces including the collection, A Beautiful Composition of Broken, and is currently in the works of a piece partnered with R.M. Drake.

Each of these poets writes something different, but I can connect with each one of them. The beauty of poetry is providing this opportunity for the reader to connect with the author on a personal depth thro

8 Old Katelyn Tarver Songs You Probably Haven't Heard

Years ago, I found (through iTunes recommendations) a pretty cool female artist. Later found out she was on "Big Time Rush", and then I found out she had some new songs out. I decided to give her new songs a listen, and they're good. However, I prefer some of her older stuff, which sadly isn't on Spotify. Fortunately, YouTube exists, and I'm here to share the best ones.

1. "Wonderful Crazy"

This is just a fun, upbeat song for when you're having a good day. Would recommend playing in your car with the windows rolled down.

2. "Rain"

I have a very specific memory of a time when this song blessed my life, but for all intents and purposes, it is a beautiful and happy song.

3. "I'll Make It Real"

This is a beautiful song with a wonderful message about staying true to yourself. I used to listen to it on the way to school every day my senior year of high school.

4. "Something In Me"

Featured in the greatest show of all time, "South of Nowhere" season 1 episode 6. A very relatable breakup mood.

5. "Love Alone"

This is definitely the second-hardest-hitting song she's ever released. The fact that this is not on Spotify or even iTunes anymore is just not fair.

6. "Favorite Girl"

This one's cute and upbeat, a definite crush mood. Not on the same level as "Love Alone", but it's still underrated.

7. "Closer to My Heart"

Another cute love song. I'll tie it with "Everything" for cutest love song on her first album. Highly recommend both.

8. "Chasing Echoes"

Facts are facts and the facts are that Katelyn Tarver's new stuff could never go as hard as "Chasing Echoes". I can't even begin to explain how deeply these lyrics cut through me when I was fifteen. Even now, this song can take me all the way back. She is robbing us by not making this available on streaming services (or even to purchase). Katelyn, bring this song back, I am begging you.

Anyway, I'm still enjoying the new stuff and am excited to see what's next.